Dr. (Lt Col) Manish Kumar

Dr. (Lt Col) Manish Kumar is a Medical Oncologist at SPARSH Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore, where Dr. Kumar is a Senior Consultant. Over more than 26 years in medical oncology, Dr. Kumar has built particular experience in chemotherapy and immunotherapy protocols for lung, breast, colorectal, and prostate cancers.

Dr. Kumar takes time to explain each diagnosis in simple terms and to discuss every reasonable option, including when watchful monitoring may be better than an immediate procedure. Care is coordinated with other specialists at SPARSH Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore when a condition needs more than one team.

When to See a Medical Oncologist

Patients usually consult after a cancer diagnosis to plan chemotherapy, targeted therapy or immunotherapy, or to seek a second opinion on an existing treatment plan.

Treatments and Procedures

• Precision medical oncology: targeted therapies, molecular profiling, and immunotherapy
• Chemotherapy and immunotherapy protocols for lung, breast, colorectal, and prostate cancers
• Management of malignant haematological disorders: acute leukaemias and lymphomas
• Multidisciplinary cancer tumour boards and personalised systemic treatment regimens

Education and Training

• MBBS, Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune (1998)
• MD (General Medicine), Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune (2004)
• Medical Oncology Super Specialization, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (2011)
• ESMO Certified Medical Oncologist, European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Professional Diploma in Clinical Research (PDCR), Catalyst Clinical Services

Research and Memberships

Dr. Kumar stays involved in research and teaching in medical oncology and has published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Kumar is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and ISMPO.

To book an appointment with Dr. Kumar or get a second opinion, patients in India and abroad can send their medical records for review before planning travel to Bangalore.